How To Change The Difficulty Of Your Left 4 Dead 2 Server

Changing the difficulty can be a great way to make it easier for new players, or harder for returning players looking for a challenge.

# Using In-game Voting System

Connected players can call a vote at any point while in-game to change the difficulty of the server.

1. Once connected to your server, press ESC to open the main menu.
2. Click Call a Vote.
3. Click Change Difficulty.
4. Choose between Easy, Normal, Advanced or Expert.
5. Each player connected can now vote yes or no.

# Via Admin Commands

It is also possible to change the difficulty of the server without a player vote, therefore you can use this method.

1. Ensure you are set as an admin.
2. Open console with ` key.
3. Enter sm_cvar z_difficulty <difficulty>

• The values for difficulty can be Easy, Normal, Advanced or Expert.